The benchmark Canadian stock market index rose more than 260 points
Canadian stock markets benefited as the price of oil ticked higher
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.34 cents US on Wednesday, slightly down from the previous day
The benchmark Canadian stock index was also helped by rising industrial, financial stocks
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Canadian equities provide shelter in the face of elevated U.S. uncertainty
The price of gold has risen about 30% so far this year